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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.99, 31,994.97 and 12,574.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.99, 31,994.97 and 12,574.41 is: 17,352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.99 : 31,994.97 = 12,574.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.99/31,994.97 = 12,574.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.99x = 31,994.97 × 12,574.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.99x = 402,317,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,317,870.72/23,184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,352.51

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